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I have heard that there are many hadith narrations that praise Abu Bakr. Is that true?

Rebecca Masterton, Dr Rebecca Masterton graduated with a BA in Japanese Language and Literature; an MA in Comparative East Asian and African Literature and a PhD in Islamic literature of West Africa. She has been... Answered 2 years ago

Sayid Husain Jafri, in his Origins and Development of Early Shi'a Islam, highlights some of the key narrations about Abu Bakr that are mentioned frequently in Sunni circles. Jafri points out that these particular narrations all go back to 'A'isha, who was obviously supporting her father. I can recommend that you get Jafri's book, as he does some good hadith analysis.

Hadith . Narrations . Praise . Abu Bakr

I have heard that there are many hadith narrations that praise Abu Bakr. Is that true?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 2 years ago

There are many narrations which were fabricated for political reasons. We care only for the authentic narrations which came through authentic chain of narrators from the Prophet (SAWA). You may refer to some Sunni books of 'Elm al-Hadeeth ( knowledge of Hadeeth) to see hundreds of narrations which were fabricated in praise of well known rulers.

Wassalam.

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Praise . God (Allah)

Why are we asked to praise Allah (swt) so much when He doesn't need any praise from us, and why is the reward so high for it?

Praising God is not for His benefit, but completely for our benefit. We need to always remember that all praise is due to Allah and we need to avoid thinking wrongly to praise any one away from Allah. No bounty but from Allah, so no Praise but to Allah. Prophets and Infallible Imams are praised because they are the most humble servants of Allah, and all Praise is due to Him, so His sincere servants are raised out of His Praise.

Praising Allah (SWT) makes us appreciate the bounties and feel its taste and utilize it in the proper way. Praising Allah (SWT) for His bounties on us makes the bounties remain and increase.

Praising Allah (SWT) makes us humble and avoids us self admiring and misunderstanding ourselves. Praising our Creator makes us think and behave in a realistic way keeping in mind the origin of every good; Allah (SWT).

Praising God in ts real sense makes our life based on the Truth and the noble values.

Wassalam.

Praise . God (Allah)

Why are we asked to praise Allah (swt) so much when He doesn't need any praise from us, and why is the reward so high for it?

Zoheir Ali Esmail, Shaykh Zoheir Ali Esmail has a Bsc in Accounting and Finance from the LSE in London, and an MA in Islamic Studies from Middlesex University. He studied Arabic at Damascus University and holds a PhD... Answered 3 years ago

Bismillah

Thank you for your question. God is needless of our worship, however, in order to reach proximity and intimacy with Him, we need to worship and praise Him. The reward is for us and not because He needs worship. It is like rewarding a child for practicing to read fluently. You can read and do not need him to read. But for the sake of his or her goodness you encourage them to read and reward them when they do.

May you always be successful

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Praise . Abu Bakr . Grandparents . Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq

Is it true that Abu Bakr was the great grandfather of Imam al Sadiq (as) and he used to praise him?

Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq (as) was a descendent of Abu Bakr through his mother. After Abu Bakr died, his wife Asma married Imam Ali, and thus Abu Bakr's son, Muhammad,was raised by 'Ali ibn Abi Talib. He became a staunch 'Alawi supporter, openly protesting against the corruption of the third caliph 'Uthman and taking part in the siege against 'Uthman's palace. He became a general in the army of Imam Ali, and fought for him at the Battle of the Camel (against Talha, Zubayr and his own sister Aisha) and at Siffeen against Mu'awiya (who had been made governor of Syria by 'Umar ibn Khattab). 'Ali ibn Abi Talib made him governor of Egypt during his short caliphate, but Ibn Abi Bakr was killed by the army of Amr ibn al-As who operated under Mu'awiya's governorship.

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Praise . Ahl al-Bayt . Prophets . Shi'a

Why do the Shi'a praise the Imams (AS) more than the Prophets (PBUH)?

Thank you for your question. I think that this is a misconception as all of the beauty and greatness of the Imams (as) is derived and inherited from the Prophet (saw) and so when the Shia praise the Imams (as) that is not separate from their appreciation of the Prophet (saw). From a theological perspective, the Shia need to discuss the qualities of the Imams to understand how they are rightful inheritors of the Prophet (saw) and for this reason, they spend time trying to understand those qualities.

May you always be successful.